Welcome to the Institute for Economic Development

IED Programs

Our Programs Institute Home Page The Institute for Economic Development's diverse programs facilitate economic, community and business development at the local, regional and national level. Click on a specific program for detailed information.			SBDC Rural Business Program Capacity building Community assessments Business advisory services Business planning SBDC National Information Clearinghouse Market research for SBDC counselors Online learning Industry research and trends Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Eligibility criteria for trade adjustment assistance Advocacy for manufacturing and service firms Services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana Gulf Oil Spill Assistance: GOSDAA Startech Technology commercialization Enterprise formation Access to capital
South-West Texas Border SBDC Network One-on-one business counseling Research and market analysis Business skills training Ten locations in South, Central and West Texas San Antonio Small Business Development Center Confidential, 1-on-1 business counseling Business planning Financial analysis Loan packaging assistance Leadership and business training	SBDC Contracting Resource Center Business contractor services Employer services Veterans services Networking opportunities Women owned small business program Energy Saving Solutions Program (eS2) Sustainable business services SBDC International Trade Center Global trade consulting Market research Global business skills training Trade platform: SBDCGlobal.com	MBDA Business Center Management training and consulting Market research and strategic planning Government contracting and minority certifications Center for Community and Business Research Impact and feasibility studies Economic development research Market research Eagle Ford Shale Community Development Program Community Assessments and Outreach Economic Research Community Planning Management and Strategic Implementation

IED Services

How do I start a business?: Workshops and training; Confidential business advising; Market research and analysis; Access to capital; Customized services for veteran-owned, minority-��owned businesses; Technology Commercialization

How do I grow my business?: Strategic planning; Leadership development; Import competition; Loan application assistance; Employee management; B2B networking; Emerging markets; International trade

How can I help my community improve our economy?: Community needs assessment; Sustainable business planning; Emergency preparedness; Rural business development; Economic impact studies; Retail trade analysis; Capacity building; Market research and analysis

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Bubble Bath Car Wash

Nick Lopez, Bubble Bath Car Wash “Patrice and the SBDC have been great assets to the opening of the new San Pedro Bubble Bath. We appreciate the help and look forward to read more...

David Dilling, Owner, Filtration Products, Inc. "Crystal Darby at the Small Business Development Center has been very helpful in assisting me expand my business into new markets." His Story: Filtration Products, Inc. has read more...

Lux Bakery, Inc.

Ignacio Alvarez, Owner, Lux Bakery, Inc. "Richard Sifuentes at the SBDC helped me get a 360 degree perspective on the whole loan process so that the expansion made good business sense." His read more...

Lucky Thread Embroidery Boutique

Leslie Eugenio and Tiffany Kelly, Owners, Lucky Thread Embroidery Boutique "Mike Reyes at the SBDC was pivotal in helping us put together our financials for our business plan which helped us read more...

MGS Construction

Pat McMullen, Owner, MGS Construction “Crystal Darby, Business Advisor at the San Antonio SBDC, helped us prepare our first marketing brochure that we used to brief one of the largest pipeline read more...

The Gourmet Ice Company

Regina Graves, Owner, The Gourmet Ice Company “The support from Sharon Miller and the SBDC has been instrumental in helping my business grow. Sharon is exceptionably knowledgeable and full of great read more...

Welcome to UTSA Small Business Development Center

Entrepreneurs have access to professional and confidential business advising, a variety of quality training programs, and an extensive referral network at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). With the addition of business advisors who live and work in your local community, success is just around the corner! Benefits of contacting your local SBDC include: